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U.S. , China agree to rid N.Korea of nukes
Bound by threats from North Korea, the U.S. and China agreed Saturday to rid the bellicose nation of nuclear weapons in a test of whether the world powers can shelve years of rivalry and discord, and unite in fostering global stability.
150 Valley kids learning benefits of positive choices through day of fun
Kim Jackson lovingly remembers the day her late husband, Kevin Jackson, had his class of at-risk youngsters wear ties he had brought.
Niles Relay raises more than $50K for cancer research
The city kicked off Trumbull County’s first Relay for Life event this weekend at the Mayor Infante Wellness Center at Waddell Park.
Austintown run/walk with dogs today benefits Angels for Animals
It looked like a 3-mile run/walk with dogs, but it was really a homework assignment.
TV viewer alerted Augusta officials of Tiger's violation
Augusta National kept Tiger Woods in the Masters on Saturday, saying it would be "grossly unfair" to disqualify him for a rules violation that club officials didn't immediately recognize.
Shioma Gordon, Dominic Zinghini to wed in May
Shioma Gordon of Warren and Dominic Zinghini of Fair Port Harbor, Ohio, are engaged. Joan Campbell
Miss Grachanin, Mr. Robinson to marry in May
campbell May 11 has been chosen for the wedding date of Dr. Kristin A. Grachanin and Matthew S.
Sheridan-Axelson engagement is announced
Thomas and Patricia Sheridan of Boardman and William and Leslie Axelson of Canfield are announcing
Miss Epperson, Mr. Fulytar plan June ceremony
The engagement of Jamie Epperson and Tim Fulytar, both of Hubbard, is being announced by their
Benefit run, walk set at Austintown park
Benefit run, walk set at Austintown park AUSTINTOWN There will be a Tails on Trails 5k run/1
I -680 construction, restrictions to begin Monday
Starting Monday through mid-May, Interstate 680 northbound and southbound between Market Street and South Avenue will have daily restrictions for bridge painting and sealing, the Ohio Department of Transportation announced.
Volunteers requested for Berlin Lake Cleanup April 27
The Berlin Lake Association will have a spring cleanup for the lake on April 27.
Route 7 resurfacting starts Monday from Rogers to Columbiana
Work will begin Monday to resurface about 14 miles of state Route 7 in Columbiana County.
Steel spoil Phantoms bid for second place
The Phantoms won’t have home-ice advantage to start next week’s playoffs.
Slain Struthers boy repeatedly beaten, subjected to freezing, prosecutors say
Zaryl G. Bush beat, tortured and killed 14-year-old Teddy Foltz; and the boy’s mother, Shain Widdersheim, was complicit, prosecutor alleges.
Teenager from China makes Masters history
The 14-year-old from China became the youngest player to make the cut at the Masters.
D&L Hearing canceled, commission member declares conflict
An Ohio Oil and Gas Commission member removes himself from proceedings over a conflict of interest
Errors, missed opportunities plague YSU baseball team
YSU hosts Valparaiso again today at Eastwood Field
Applications come in for South Range open enrollment
In an effort to address dropping elementary class sizes, South Range has opened its doors to residents of surrounding districts.
SPORTS DIGEST || YSU tennis falls, 4-3
YSU tennis falls, 4-3 Boardman The Youngstown State women’s tennis team dropped a 4-3 dual to
Valley religious groups mix to share food, fellowship at fundraiser
Participants may sample church food specialties and share in interfaith fellowship.
‘Right-to-work’ petitioners seek November vote
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Backers of a proposed constitutional amendment to make
Riding with … Dave Blaney
Riding with … Dave Blaney Friday: The Hartford native’s best lap was at 191.891 mph as he
High School baseball at a glance
INTER TRI-COUNTY LEAUGE MINERAL RIDGE Division IV Coach: Andrew Barker, second year at Ridge,
St. Columba Cathedral stages Youth Choir Festival today
Staff report youngstown The Diocese of Youngstown’s 2013 Youth Choir Festival is planned today
Hubbard family helping support Relay for Life
A Mahoning Valley high school student is carrying on a family tradition to support the fight against cancer.
Weathersfield voters to face 2.5-mill fire levy
By MARY SMITH news@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE Weathersfield Township voters are being asked to
Tribe’s Masterson blanks White Sox, 1-0
On a pitching staff that’s been battered and bruised, Justin Masterson is performing like an ace.
President Obama signs Chaney students’ book
Last year’s sixth-graders from Chaney’s Visual and Performing Arts program are pictured on the back cover of the book, “A Walk in the Garden,” they helped develop along with a professional author and illustrator. A copy of the book was signed by President Barack Obama, who signed it last fall and sent it back to the school.
Lawyer: Girl saw online details of attack
Associated Press SARATOGA, Calif. Fifteen-year-old Audrie Pott passed out drunk at a friend’s
US officials downplay N. Korea’s firepower
Associated Press WASHINGTON On the brink of an expected North Korean missile test, U.S.
newsmakers
newsmakers Rick Ross apologizes for pro-rape lyrics NEW YORK A day after Reebok ended its
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m.: The program includes Rimsky-
Obamas pay $112,214 in taxes
Obamas pay $112,214 in taxes WASHINGTON President Barack Obama made less in 2012 than in any
sunday news shows
sunday news shows Guest lineup Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”:
School mulls discipline of teacher for Nazi assignment
Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. A high-school English teacher faces disciplinary action for giving
Source: Immigration bill could exclude many
Associated Press WASHINGTON A promised path to citizenship for the 11 million immigrants in the
Safety issues found at 30 pharmacies
Safety issues found at 30 pharmacies WASHINGTON The Food and Drug Administration says it has
US retail sales fell 0.4 percent in March
Associated Press WASHINGTON Sales at U.S. retailers fell in March from February, indicating that
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 32.825 .08 Avalon
Officials: Package sent to sheriff could have killed
Associated Press PHOENIX Arizona authorities say a package addressed to Sheriff Joe Arpaio
Underwood raises a tempest
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Country-pop superstar Carrie Underwood doesn’t
‘Lincolns’ gather in Columbus
Associated Press COLUMBUS John Cooper’s obsession with being Abraham Lincoln began one score
Global investigation shows the extent of tax avoidance
Editorial: 2Romney, former governor of Massachusetts and former head of Bain Capital investment group, refused
It’s a treasure trove of stuff
Opinion: COLUMBUS Medicaid and taxes and school funding will be the focus of newspaper headlines over the
Quinnipiac, Yale meet for NCAA title
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The home rinks for Quinnipiac and Yale lay less than 10 miles
Foster care needs work
Opinion: Argus Leader, Sioux Falls, S.D.: Federal law says Native American children belong in Native American
Improv pioneer dies at 87
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Jonathan Winters, the cherub-faced comedian whose breakneck
METRO DIGEST || Rabid raccoon found in Canfield
Rabid raccoon found in Canfield CANFIELD A raccoon found in the Colonial Drive vicinity tested
A new approach to N. Korea
Opinion: What to do about Kim Jong Un, the world’s greatest showman, who is noisily threatening a nuclear war
From Disney darling to ‘Scary’ blonde
By Roger Moore McClatchy-Tribune News Service ORLANDO, Fla. On April 6, the Disney Channel
Dodgers’ Greinke will miss 8 weeks
Greinke took the brunt of the blow, breaking his left collarbone and inciting a fight.
McCutchen’s home run lifts Pirates over Reds
McCutchen’s leadoff shot to left field off J.J. Hoover (0-3), his second homer of the season, snapped a 5-all tie.
Break in water main swamps neighborhood
Associated Press AKRON People were warned to boil water for health safety after a broken 36-inch
Adult, baby injured in accident that closed part of Interstate 680
Adult, baby injured in accident that closed part of Interstate 680 YOUNGSTOWN A portion of
2 injured, 1 in custody in shooting at Virginia mall
Associated Press CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. An 18-year-old student is behind bars, charged with
Biffle looking for a boost in Texas
Texas Motor Speedway is an ideal spot because Biffle and the entire Roush Fenway Racing team have had so much success there.
NRA’s title sponsorship of race criticized by some
Associated Press FORT WORTH, TEXAS NASCAR might take a closer look at how it approves sponsors
Kyle Busch wins third straight Nationwide race
Busch finished 2.27 seconds ahead of Brad Keselowski, while Austin Dillon was third and Dale Earnhardt Jr. fourth.
Deadline nearing for Stock Essay contest
Staff report Youngstown The deadline is April 22 to submit essays in the fifth annual Stock
YSU to host sessions about student loans
Staff report youngstown The Youngstown State University Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
ELECTION 2013
ELECTION 2013 Weathersfield fire levy One 2.5-mill continuous levy to generate $346,811
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses David D. Hartong, 26, of 7950 Market St., Unit 2,
Emerging Leaders program training to begin
Staff report Youngstown The Williamson College of Business Administration and the Small
BBC in hot seat as anti-Thatcher song surges on the British charts
Associated Press LONDON Opponents of the late Margaret Thatcher are taking a kind of musical
‘GLORY TO GODSSRQ
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com youngstown “Glory to God,” the name of the new
YSU STEM students to display projects
Staff report Youngstown Students in Youngstown State University’s College of Science,
Taliban attack kills 13 Afghan soldiers
Associated Press KABUL Taliban militants stormed an Afghan army outpost Friday, killing more
Flood-prone river spills over again
Associated Press FINDLAY Heavy rains swelled rivers across northern Ohio on Friday, flooding
Citywide revival
Citywide revival youngstown The Baptist Pastors’ Council of Youngstown and Vicinity will
eagle of the cross | Liturgy and banquet will recognize youth
The Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown has announced 30
Today in history
Today is Saturday, April 13, the 103rd day of 2013. There are 262 days left in the year.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Leray Jackson and DaVail Bryant, Youngstown, boy, April 10.
NATURAL-GAS TECHNOLOGY EGCC program awaits approval by state board
Staff report steubenville Eastern Gateway Community College is preparing to offer a new
LOCAL march vehicle SALES
LOCAL march vehicle SALES Top 5 New Makes Chevrolet: 915 Ford: 369 GMC: 139 Dodge:
James May, 43, Sherman Street, Niles, and Bradley Salus, 34, North Osborn Avenue, breaking and
James May, 43, Sherman Street, Niles, and Bradley Salus, 34, North Osborn Avenue, breaking and
Final service will be Sunday
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com coitsville When Coitsville Presbyterian Church, 91
Tribe’s Carrasco hit with 8-game suspension
The pitcher was suspended by Major League Baseball on Friday for “intentionally throwing” at New York’s Kevin Youkilis.